Sébastien Duval

Tag: Japan

  • Yuranza – One-time-only Performances

    Yuranza – One-time-only Performances

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    Imagine sparking your next event in Japan with a unique performance, a masterpiece tailored for your brand, industry, or theme by Yuranza! I help this fascinating Japanese performance troupe as business development manager for Japan Travel KK. These artists in residence on Mount Minobu do unforgettable concerts at unique venues and performances at MICE events…

  • Japan’s Fiscal Year 2023 – A Bumpy, Fascinating Journey

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    The Japanese fiscal year (FY), concluding in March in alignment with the seasons, offers a fascinating perspective on business cycles. Here, March marks the culmination of the year’s efforts and serves as a springboard for new beginnings. As business development manager at Japan Travel KK, FY2023 carried significant challenges and triumphs. This reflection delves into…

  • Training Manuals For Cycling Guides in Wajima

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    In February & March 2024, I created comprehensive training manuals for Wajima city and Ishikawa prefecture to train local cycling guide candidates and develop inbound tourism. These documents replace on-site seminars that had been planned in January & February, impossible due to travel restrictions following a major earthquake on 01 January. They complement a “monitor…

  • Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour

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    I’m currently helping promote the Vienna Boys’ Choir 2024 Japan Tour, which you may enjoy in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka… Such events are nice opportunities for foreign residents living in Japan like me 🙂 Learn about the group & concerts on Japan Travel, and book on the event website of Japan Arts. How does the…

  • Kakurinbo “Best Inbound Travel” at Japan Travel Awards

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    A client of mine, a female leader operating the temple lodge Kakurinbo on Mount Minobu, received the 2024 “Best Inbound Travel” national award by Japan Travel Awards (unrelated to my company Japan Travel KK) for her contributions. I had the pleasure to attend the awards ceremony at Tokyo American Club today 🙂 She was wearing…

  • High-end Travel in Japan

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    As part of my work related to high-end travel in Japan:

  • At All Japanese Prefectures For Tourism & Hospitality Work

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    I visited and provided tourism/hospitality services in all the Japanese regions, in most Japanese prefectures (soon in all 47). Hokkaido Region Hokkaido is the largest Japanese prefecture so it’s also a region by itself. I helped create a microsite promoting its wonderful nature. Tohoku Region Tohoku contains 6 Japanese prefectures: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi,…

  • Western Travel Markets in Japan

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    Regarding my work related to western travel markets in Japan:

  • Terminal.0 Haneda Opens – Witnessing the Future of Flight

    Terminal.0 Haneda Opens – Witnessing the Future of Flight

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    Landmark development in the aviation industry today: Terminal.0 Haneda officially opened to propel Tokyo Haneda International Airport far above other world-class airports by 2030. Business development manager for Japan Travel KK, I had the privilege of attending the press conference and tour organised by Japan Airport Terminal (company behind Haneda Airport). Sole non-Asian in a…

  • My Top 5 Pinpoint Destinations In Japan

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    I start my 20th year in Japan very grateful to all the kind/great people by my side here whether for 1 minute or 1 decade. Thank you! As a promoter of Japan travel & hospitality, I’d like to repay some of that kindness today by sharing my top 5 pinpoint destinations, which can all benefit…